After spending much of the season on the bench at Barcelona, Alexandre Song is apparently feeling homesick for North London.

Song, who joined Barca from Arsenal last summer, is reportedly eyeing a move back to the Gunners. That story leads this Thursday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup, which also includes news on Tim Krul, Manuel Pellegrini, Victor Valdes and more.

Alexandre Song Back to Arsenal?

Midfielder Alexandre Song has grown frustrated at Barcelona and is considering a return to Arsenal, according to his cousin Rigobert (via Metro).

Song, 25, joined Barcelona from Arsenal last summer in a £17 million transfer. He has made 15 league appearances this season, scoring once.

Song's cousin is quoted as saying: "Barcelona put so much effort into signing him last summer, and Alex turned down many great teams in order to sign with them. But this season he has only been a substitute. He is not happy."

He added: "At Arsenal he was a leader on and off the field—he doesn’t feel like this in Spain and it makes him feel bad."

Inter and Manchester City are also thought to be interested.

In other Arsenal news, former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, 27, is reportedly interested in joining the Gunners (via The Sun). He currently plays for Lille in France's Ligue 1.

Victor Valdes Staying with Barcelona?

Barcelona vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu says goalkeeper Victor Valdes will not be sold this summer (via ESPN FC).

Valdes, 31, has said he will not sign a new contract when his current deal expires in 2014. Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG and others have been linked with the Spanish international.

Valdes has played 27 league matches this season.

“We would prefer for him to stay until 2014 than to sell him this summer,” Bartomeu said. “We have no fixed date in this case—one option is that he sees out his contract. So we would not sign a new keeper.”

Radamel Falcao Plays Down Manchester United Talk

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Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao says he is unaware of interest from Manchester United (via ESPN.co.uk).

Falcao, a 27-year-old Colombian international, has scored 24 goals in 28 league appearances this season. His performances have reportedly drawn interest from several top clubs, with United thought to be among them.

Falcao said:

I do not really know where that information has come from. I have three years of my contract left, and then we will see what the club arrange and if there needs to be some change. We will see what my future is, but at the moment I am only thinking about Atleti.